Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 72
The least common multiple (LCM) of 177 and 72 is 4248.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 177 and 72?
First, calculate the GCD of 177 and 72 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 177 ÷ 72 = 2 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 72 ÷ 33 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 126 and 93 | 3906 |
| 37 and 114 | 4218 |
| 161 and 139 | 22379 |
| 97 and 50 | 4850 |
| 95 and 31 | 2945 |